New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour with Guide
Overview
Discover the Romance and Flavors of New Orleans on a Food and History Tour with a Local Guide.
Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. Close to the St. Charles streetcar, you'll meet your host Michelle at Lafayette Cemetery and discuss the history with her. Then it's on to the food at the next 3 stops! Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of the Italian and Creole roots of the city. Next stop, Dat Dog for sausages like alligator, crawfish and duck (with vegetarian and vegan options available!). You'll finish with a Creole dessert: learn the history of chicory over cafe au lait and delicious filled beignets!
• Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of Italian and Creole roots
• See the above-ground tombs New Orleans is known for and learn the city's unique traditions!
• More traditional pork and vegetarian/vegan options available
• Hosted by a New Orleans native guide
What's Included
- Cocktails, tax & tip are all included
- Learn about New Orleans from a native
- 3 food stops that highlight Cajun and Creole flavors
Meeting Location
1403 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Garden District
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Robinson House
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parks-Bowman Mansion
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST).
- Cocktails, tax & tip are all included.
- Learn about New Orleans from a native.
- 3 food stops that highlight Cajun and Creole flavors.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour with Guide is as follows:
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour with Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Cocktails, tax & tip are all included
- Learn about New Orleans from a native
- 3 food stops that highlight Cajun and Creole flavors
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
